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Gnocchi and Broccoli Bake Recipe

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This comforting Gnocchi and Broccoli Bake combines pillowy gnocchi and tender broccoli florets in a creamy, cheesy sauce, baked to golden perfection. Easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish delivers a delightful blend of textures and flavors with Italian seasoning and a rich, cheesy crust.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pack (1 lb / 500g) gnocchi
  • 1 pound (450 g) broccoli florets

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup (350 ml) vegetable stock
  • 5 ounces (150 g) cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup grated Grana Padano (or Parmesan), plus more for topping
  • 3/4 cup (175 ml) sour cream
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the gnocchi and broccoli dish.
  2. Cook Gnocchi and Broccoli: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it generously. Add the broccoli florets and gnocchi together and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender but still firm.
  3. Prepare Sauce Base: While the gnocchi and broccoli cook, add vegetable stock to an oven-proof skillet and heat it over medium heat until it nearly simmers. Add the cream cheese and stir continuously until it fully melts and combines with the stock.
  4. Season Sauce: Stir in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt into the melted cream cheese mixture. Add the grated Grana Padano and mix well until the sauce is smooth and flavorful.
  5. Add Sour Cream and Combine: Turn off the heat. Stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated. Then transfer the drained gnocchi and broccoli into the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat everything evenly with the creamy sauce.
  6. Bake: Sprinkle additional grated cheese on top of the mixture. Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese on top is golden and slightly crisp.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the bake from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle and the dish to firm up slightly.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can substitute vegetable stock with chicken stock if not strictly vegetarian.
  • Ensure the broccoli is cut into evenly sized florets for uniform cooking.
  • Use oven-proof skillet to avoid transferring to another baking dish and reduce cleaning.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to taste preferences before baking.
  • This dish can be prepared ahead up to the baking stage and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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